British monarch references painted over on street signs in Cork

Activists looking to remove the names of British monarchs from Cork’s streets are upping their campaign painting over the name Victoria on a number of city street signs.

Political and Irish language activist Diarmaid Ó Cadhla said that the group wants to honour local and national heroes instead of British ‘artistocrats and criminals.’ The group has criticised the naming of Cork’s newly unveiled Victorian Quarter, which includes MacCurtain Street and nearby streets.